Just after 1:30 a.m. Monday, gunfire broke out near Northwest 87th Street and North Walker Avenue in northwest Oklahoma City, sending two people to the hospital. Both victims were shot and taken to a local hospital and were expected to be okay, police said. Officers kept the area blocked off while detectives launched an active investigation into the incident.
As reported by KOCO, Oklahoma City police arrived on scene shortly after the shooting and confirmed two victims had been hit. The station credited photographer Caleb Barrick for images from the scene and noted the story was still developing overnight as investigators worked to gather details. KOCO's Daniel Soto authored the initial update.
Police response
Oklahoma City police told KOCO the victims are "expected to be okay" and that, as of the latest update, no suspect was in custody. Officials had not released a motive or suspect description early Monday and urged anyone with information to contact them. Investigators said the case remains active and that more details would be released when available.
Metro context
The shooting comes amid a stretch of violent incidents across the Oklahoma City metro, including a mass shooting at Arcadia Lake in early May that sent multiple people to hospitals, according to CBS News. Law enforcement agencies across the region have been asking residents to share tips and any footage that might help solve these cases.
How to help
Anyone with information about the northwest Oklahoma City shooting is asked to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. The City of Oklahoma City's Crime Stoppers page lists phone and online tip options at City of OKC Crime Stoppers, including a tip line at 405-235-7300.
